May 2023

It was autumn of 1950. The early morning sunlight splattered onto the grass and walks of the quadrangle formed by the high school buildings. The students crossed this space but did not linger there. The upper grade girls assembled on the senior wall that ran along the main walk into the main classroom building. A […]

Mexico on the World Stage Mexico holds more world records than any other Latin American country, and it shows no signs of slowing down. When it comes to world records, most of us turn to Guinness World Records, the acknowledged record keeper of the superlatives—biggest, best, worst, smallest, smartest, etc.—of just about any and every

When I started writing my health column I said I would not give medical advice – I am still keeping my word on that. However, I do believe that the more we know about medical conditions and their early warning signs, we can keep ourselves healthier, and hopefully prevent more harm to our bodies. My

I can’t remember when I first heard the term “politically correct.” I suspect it was back in the 1960s, when I was living near Anaheim, California. That was the year that Disneyland decided to make some changes to its popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride. It was the last ride that Walt Disney personally oversaw

When the staff arrived at The Ranch today they found six abandoned puppies in the play yard. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence.  The new cuties look to be some kind of Shepherd/Malinois mix and their appearance today birthed this column!  The Ranch receives a large litter of puppies about once a month. The

NOPE People who have healthy relationships enjoy better health. They have a better immune system and a longer life. How do I know this? I just attended a wonderful Zoom seminar presented by Vasavi Kanneganti, LCSW (a licensed social worker and mental health therapist) affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas. The sponsoring organization was

I’m a Jack of all musical trades. As a trained piano tuner, I am in constant demand. Wherever there is one of those great musical instruments, whether it is in a dance hall, a church, a concert hall, or is an old worn-out upright with chipped yellow keys in the most humble of homes, those

There are many new activities and future plans being put into place at Centro Educativo Jaltepec. We are sadly saying good bye to our highly respected Director of Education, Lupita, and at the same time welcoming Laura Hernández, who will be assuming Lupita’s role.  In addition, we are also welcoming three new volunteers on Linda’s

Words are like bullets. Once spoken they cannot be withdrawn. Advertisements are the same. As we have already begun political advertising for the upcoming national elections in 2024, I wish to weigh in with the one word I have for all political ads: Disgusting. As I look at ads for the various openings on the